Dave Flynn is an award-winning Irish composer and musician, praised as ‘a masterful guitarist‘ in Sing Out! Magazine. His imaginative compositions, celebrated in the New York Times for their ‘power and grittiness‘ transcend traditions and borders.
In ‘Celtic Guitar Journey‘ he presents beautiful guitar arrangements of Irish and Scottish traditional music, exploring the musical connections between these, and other, ‘Celtic’ countries.
His programme goes through the history of Celtic music, from an ancient Irish battle march, to baroque-era harp music by Turlough O’Carolan, to 19th century reels and jigs and then some more modern compositions that he recorded on his acclaimed albums.
The concert also highlights connections between Irish traditional music and other countries, showing how certain types of Irish tune
styles were imported from other countries including Scotland, Poland and Germany.
There’s also some new Irish-style tunes composed in New Zealand which represent new kind of traditional Irish-Kiwi music.
A magical concert of guitar music new and ancient!
Celtic Guitar Journey Tours
Flynn has toured his solo show around the world, from Germany to Japan, Ireland to New Zealand. His most recent ‘Celtic Guitar Journey’ tour of New Zealand included 16 concerts all around the country.
He returns to New Zealand with a new version of ‘Celtic Guitar Journey’ in Feb-April 2025. Confirmed Tour dates can be viewed here
A ‘Celtic Guitar Journey’ European tour is scheduled for the second half of 2025, with a 5 week tour of Germany and Switzerland confirmed for mid-Oct/Nov 2025.
He is currently planning dates for the rest of Europe. To inquire about booking Dave’s ‘Celtic Guitar Journey’ please contact us
*In addition to concerts, Dave Flynn can present workshops and masterclasses where requested.*
2024 New Zealand Tour Photo Diary
